Purdue football notebook: Jury still out on effectiveness of 3-4 defense

8:15 PM,
Nov. 5, 2013

Bruce Gaston has been one of the few bright spots for Purdue this season.

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Since switching to the 3-4 defense during its first bye week, Purdue has allowed a combined 114 points to Nebraska, Michigan State and Ohio State.

It may be too early to determine how successful the new look will be, especially after facing the Buckeyes, who feature one of the nation's top offenses. They rolled up 640 yards during the 56-0 victory at Ross-Ade Stadium.

A better gauge may come during the next four weeks, when the Boilermakers take on three teams ranked sixth or lower in the Big Ten in total offense. Purdue hosts Iowa on Saturday. ...